Sunset State Beach Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Sunset State Beach
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
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| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 10s | W | 2kt | ENE | 3kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 10s | W | 2kt | ENE | 3kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.4ft | 10s | W | 2kt | ENE | 3kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | W | 2kt | ENE | 2kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | W | 1kt | ENE | 2kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | W | 1kt | ENE | 1kt | 13°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 9s | W | 1kt | E | 1kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 1kt | ESE | 2kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 3kt | SSE | 3kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 4kt | S | 4kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 5kt | SSW | 5kt | 18°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 2.2ft | 9s | W | 5kt | SSW | 6kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | W | 6kt | SSW | 8kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 9kt | 19°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 9kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.1ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 9kt | 18°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 7kt | SW | 9kt | 17°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 6kt | SW | 8kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2ft | 8s | W | 5kt | SW | 7kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SW | 6kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 2ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SSW | 6kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SSW | 5kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 1.9ft | 8s | W | 4kt | SSW | 5kt | 14°C | 16°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Sunset State Beach in Santa Cruz is an exposed beach break that offers occasional surf with no strong seasonal pattern, though winter tends to bring the most consistent clean waves. The break provides both left and right-hand waves and performs best around high tide. It's rarely crowded, making it a quieter option for surfers. Be cautious of rips and sharks. Optimal conditions occur when a west swell aligns with east offshore winds, typically peaking in January.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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